220C Banh Mi and Sweets
10020 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Matthews, this Vietnamese-inspired café pulls off the rare feat of excelling at both coffee and food, with reviewers raving equally about carefully crafted lattes served in beautiful cups and house-made banh mi sandwiches with perfectly crispy-soft bread. The relaxed Sunday morning vibe and spacious interior make it feel like the kind of place where you can linger over a matchas or s'mores latte without feeling rushed, while the flavorful stews and fresh ingredients keep people coming back for the full brunch experience. With a stunning 4.9-star rating across over 500 reviews, it's clear that 220C has mastered the balance between being a serious specialty coffee destination and a genuine neighborhood gathering spot for Vietnamese comfort food.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Stopped by 220c on a sunday morning before heading to pick up groceries. There weren’t many people inside which allowed my husband and I to take our time looking over the menu. We ordered a s’mores latte, salted caramel latte and 2 pastries. We were tempted to order a banh mi but decided to come back for those another time. The coffee was delicious! I was genuinely surprised me by how good it was (I’m very picky when it comes to coffee.) The pastries were overall pretty solid, as well. The only complaint would be that the ham+ muenster pastry lack filling.
Great experience! The stew was flavorful and comforting, the sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the coffee was actually really good this time too — which made the whole meal even better. Good quality for the price. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to!
We ordered lattes — the coffee was tasty and served in beautiful cups. We also had grilled chicken sandwiches, which were good and filling, though in my opinion they could use a bit more chicken. The space is small but cozy, with calm music playing in the background. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Came for lunch on friday and really enjoyed our meal! The matchas were huge and so delicious!! We loved the banh mis we got and the bread was perfectly crispy. There was quite a few tables inside for seating.
Stopped by for brunch and was blown away! The chicken banh mi was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced — the bread was clearly made in-house and had that perfect crispy-soft texture. I also tried the Vietnamese coffee, and it was rich, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. You can tell everything’s made with care. Cozy spot, friendly service, and definitely worth a return visit!
Crema Reviews
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